Adam Rath
Makawao,Hawaii
Summary
An experienced bartender with 10+ years in high volume and service driven programs. An accomplished Bar Manager with a track record for managing dynamic cocktail programs. Experienced in staff management, costing, and inventory control. Having managed multiple programs with over 5 million in yearly revenue, and 30+ employees, I excel in mentorship and staff training. I pride myself not only on the programs I've built but the staff members who have gone on to create their own programs. A service-driven bartender able to draw from a broad knowledge of cocktails, craft beers, and wine to provide targeted, customer-oriented service and a flair for convincing guests to sometimes just... try something new.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Bartender
Esters Fair Prospect
Wailuku, HI
07.2021 - Current
- Crafted and developed original specialty drinks and cocktail items for standard and seasonal seasonal pop up offerings.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Trained new bartenders on drink recipes, and customer service best practices to maintain consistent performance across the team.
- Managed bar inventory, and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines, and bar supplies.
Bar Manager
Hydraulic Hearth
Buffalo, NY
04.2017 - 06.2021
- Created an award winning cocktail program in an emerging district
- Mentored and trained staff members to ensure exceptional and consistent customer service standards.
- Introduced new cocktails based emerging trends.
- Oversaw all LBW ordering and streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and fun, even oddball, customer events.
- Organized and oversaw neighborhood events exceeding 5000 guests
- Worked with local bars and distilleries along with USBG to organize industry events bringing attention to our program and the industry as a whole.
- Managed staff schedules and labor,
- Oversaw 2 bars, a standard cocktail program, a barrel cocktail program, a carbonated cocktail program, and a slushee cocktail program with revenues exceeding 5 million per year.
Bar Manager
Handlebar
Buffalo, NY
04.2015 - 04.2017
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and increasing revenue 5x.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks, and customer-focused events.
- Managed all LBW and Food orders, inventory, and costing.
- Managed, Scheduled and ran payroll for all employess FOH and BOH.
Bar Manager
The Lodge
Buffalo, NY
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Created a welcoming atmosphere, fostering a loyal customer base and repeat business.
- Mangaged over 30 employees on two bars and a resting inventory of over 40,000.
- Managed all LBW orders, inventory, and costing.
- Maintained high standards of customer service through extensive traing and staff mentorship
- Oversaw scheduling and payroll of all employees.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Cocktail Design of 100 Cocktails
- Expert Mixology
- Exstensive experience with Carbonated Cocktails
- Experienced Bitters Maker
- Oversaw and produced Vermouth for Bar Program
- Extensive experience in barrel aging cocktails
- Taught classes on the History of Absinthe
- Taught Classes on the history of Irish Whiskey
- Inventory Control
- Profitable costing
- Seasonally inspired Menu Design
- Draft System Maintenance
- Experienced Bar Consultant
- Former craft beer tasting specialist
- Competition bartender
Accomplishments
- WSET Level 3 in Spirits (in process)
- WSET Level 2 in Spirits
- Level 1 Sommelier
- Level 1 Cicerone
- Copper and KIngs "Mixtape" National Finalist
- Bombay's "Most Imaginitive Barteneder" National Finalist
- Woodford "Manhattan Experience" Regional Finalist
- Lockhouse "Thursday Throwdown" Finalist
Timeline
Lead Bartender
Esters Fair Prospect
07.2021 - Current
Bar Manager
Hydraulic Hearth
04.2017 - 06.2021
Bar Manager
Handlebar
04.2015 - 04.2017
Bar Manager
The Lodge
09.2013 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
SUNY Buffalo State